If we didn't have a constant influx of qualified network and computer support workers, business in Great Britain (and around the world) would surely be brought to its knees. Therefore, there's an on-going requirement for technically able people to support both users and the systems they work with. The need for increasing numbers of skilled and qualified individuals is enhanced, as we turn out to be consistently more dependent upon PC's in today's environment.

Make sure that all your accreditations are commercially valid and current - don't bother with courses that only give in-house certificates. Only properly recognised qualifications from companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco and CompTIA will mean anything to employers.

Adding in the cost of exam fees up-front then giving it 'Exam Guarantee' status is common for a number of training colleges. But look at the facts:

It's very clear we're still paying for it - obviously it has already in the overall figure from the course provider. Certainly, it's not a freebie (although some people will believe anything the marketing companies think up these days!) Evidence shows that when trainees fund each progressive exam, one by one, they will be much more likely to pass first time - because they are conscious of their investment in themselves and so will prepare more thoroughly.

Sit the exam somewhere local and go for the best offer you can find when you're ready. A lot of extra profit is made by many companies who get money upfront for exam fees. A number of students don't take them for various reasons but no refunds are given. Amazingly, there are training companies that rely on that fact - as that's where a lot of their profit comes from. The majority of companies will insist on pre-tests and not allow you to re-take an exam until you've proven conclusively that you can pass - so an 'Exam Guarantee' comes with many clauses in reality.

VUE and Prometric examinations are in the region of 112 pounds in the United Kingdom today. Why spend so much more on 'Exam Guarantee' fees (often hidden in the cost) - when good quality study materials, the proper support and exam preparation systems and a dose of commitment and effort are what's required.

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